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 The boys cost you many a penny and shilling;

you breed them with pleasure, with trouble, & wee

But one turns a rake, and another a villain.—

my heart could not bear it, dear Doctor Monro.

The lasses are comely, and dear to my bosom;

but virtue and beauty has many a foe!

O think what may happen; just nipt in their blossom

Ah! merciful heaven! cease, Doctor Monro.

Dear Doctor, I’ll thank you to hand me my breeches

I’m better; I'll drink with you ere that you go;

I’ll never more sicken for women or riches,

but love my relations and Doctor Monro.

I plainly perceive, were I wedded to Christy,

my peace and my pleasures I needs must forego.

He still lives a bachelor; drinks when he’s thristy;

and sings like a lark, and loves Doctor Monro.

